Phoenix Connect Newsletter Sept. 15
Idaho Arts Charter School Newsletter
September 15, 2023
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sat., Sept. 16: Cross Country meet at West Middle School, 9 a.m.
Mon., Sept. 18: "Kiss the Pig" donations extended until noon
Mon., Sept. 18: Farmstead Family Fun Night in Kuna (Pig will be Kissed at 6:30pm)
Mon., Sept. 18: Spirit shirt round 2 order ends
Thurs., Sept. 21: "Happy Parents, Happy Kids" parenting class at elementary campus from 6:30-8 pm
Fri., Sept. 22: 3rd Grade Heritage Day
Fri., Sept. 22: Spirit shirt day (wear spirit shirt and jeans or uniform bottoms)
Fri., Sept. 22: High School "Neon Frenzy" from 6:30-9 pm at the secondary campus
Sat., Sept. 23: "Scholarship Saturday" at the secondary campus from 9-noon.
Fri., Sept. 29: Popcorn Friday at the elementary campus
Spirit Shirts
There is a limited supply of spirit shirts available at each campus office for $20 each, or you can order through the link below!
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers needed to help with baking class and flag football
We need one or two volunteers to help with baking class (Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-4 at the secondary campus) and flag football (Thursdays from 4-5 at the elementary campus). Please email Dr. McGrath at marie.mcgrath@idahoartscharter.org if you are interested in helping.
Powerful Parenting Corner
Phoenix Connect Information (SECONDARY CAMPUS ONLY)
We have a few openings for activities at the secondary campus. We have opened up enrollment. The deadline to enroll is Friday, Sept. 22 or when the class is full, whichever comes first.
PTO NEWS
Kiss the Pig Contest
Kiss the Pig! Donations for teachers has been extended and will end on Monday at noon (12pm).
We will announce the winner at school and in our Facebook page by 3:30pm.
We have created a QR code for you to donate as an alternative as well (Min $5).
Teachers/Admin/Staff listed below are those participating to try and Kiss the Pig this year and totals as of Wednesday. The most up to date totals will be found on the Idaho Arts Charter PTO Facebook page.
Farmstead is this Monday, Sept 18. We would love to see you there and your children as well. This is a long running tradition of our school, and it is so fun! Doors open at 4pm, the "kiss the pig" event is at 6:30pm, and it is $12/person for entry. $1 is returned to our PTO to add to our fundraising efforts. Please let Farmstead staff know you are with IACS when entering.
Popcorn Day
Volunteer opportunity for Popcorn Day (Friday, Sept 29 in the morning)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080548ABA623ABFA7-september
Popcorn cards still available for purchase either online or by sending it in an envelope with your child's name, teacher, grade, and your phone number and name. These need to be to the school by Sept 27.
Elementary Campus News
Can tabs for Ronald McDonald House
IACS elementary campus collects can tabs for donation to help Ronald McDonald House. Please send in tabs only and your child can place them through the "chimney" of the house.